Primary Care Physician - Long Term Care

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Care Physician (MD/DO)

FMC Long Term Care, Part of Brigade Health

???? Community & Home-Based Care | Senior Population

FMC Long Term Care, part of Brigade Health, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Primary Care Physician to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to seniors across long-term care, community, and home-based settings.

If you're passionate about improving the lives of older adults through relationship-based medicine, collaborative care, and clinical excellence, we'd love to meet you.

About the Role

As a Primary Care Physician, you will serve as the primary healthcare provider for a panel of senior patients, managing acute and chronic conditions while emphasizing prevention, wellness, and quality of life. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, holistic care that supports patients wherever they call home.

Beyond exceptional clinical care, this role requires a strong commitment to customer service, responsiveness, and building trusted partnerships with facility leaders, staff, patients, and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services for acute, chronic, and preventive healthcare needs.
• Conduct detailed health assessments, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Diagnose and treat conditions commonly affecting the senior population.
• Develop individualized care plans in partnership with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Prescribe medications and manage treatment plans using evidence-based clinical practices.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic testing.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease prevention, medication adherence, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Collaborate closely with Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Wellness Coordinators, and other clinical professionals.
• Coordinate care with social workers, case managers, and community resources.
• Participate in population health initiatives, chronic care management programs, and transitions of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR/EHR system.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical best-practice programs.
• Provide mentorship and clinical guidance to advanced practice providers and support staff.

What Makes a Successful FMC Long Term Care Physician

At FMC Long Term Care, we believe outstanding clinical care goes hand-in-hand with exceptional service and partnership.

We are seeking physicians who:

• Maintain a high standard of professionalism and responsiveness when engaging with facility partners.
• Build strong, service-oriented relationships with facility leadership and staff, recognizing facilities as valued strategic partners in patient care.
• Demonstrate kindness, collaboration, and respect in every interaction with residents, families, facility teams, and colleagues.
• Communicate proactively and effectively, promptly addressing concerns, questions, and requests while keeping stakeholders informed.
• Take ownership and follow through on commitments, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and professionally.
• Serve as trusted clinical partners who enhance the experience of residents, families, and facility staff alike.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics
• Active DEA license with prescriptive authority
• Minimum one year of experience in Primary Care, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics preferred
• Strong diagnostic, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills
• Experience working in value-based, geriatric, post-acute, or long-term care settings preferred
• Proficiency with EHR/EMR systems
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care

Why FMC Long Term Care?

• Be part of Brigade Health's mission to improve healthcare access, outcomes, and quality of life for seniors.
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families.
• Work within a collaborative interdisciplinary care model.
• Make a measurable impact on the health and well-being of aging adults.
• Join a growing organization that values clinical excellence, accountability, and compassionate care.

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine exceptional medicine with meaningful relationships and service-driven care, apply today and join FMC Long Term Care, part of Brigade Health.